City Day is celebrated by Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Luhansk, Dnipro, Lutsk, and Mykolaiv.

Today, September 14, 2024, City Day is celebrated in Vinnytsia, Lutsk, Dnipro, Zhytomyr, Luhansk, and Mykolaiv. Each of these cities has its own unique history. The newspaper "Glavkom" will detail the stages of development and historical events that took place in these cities.City Day in Vinnytsia is celebrated annually on the second Saturday of September. This year Vinnytsia celebrates its 661st anniversary. The city is first mentioned in historical sources as a fortress built by Fedor Koriatovich in 1363. There are several versions of the origin of the city's name, but no exact explanation exists. In the XVI-XVII centuries, Vinnytsia experienced economic growth, which led to the construction of a church, a cathedral, and a college. Since 1790, the city came under the rule of the Russian Empire. In the XX century, Vinnytsia began industrial and commercial development. The city is known for its landmarks such as the National Museum-Estate of Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky and the Pharmacy Museum of Mykola Pyrohova.City Day in Lutsk is celebrated on the second Saturday of September. Lutsk is one of the oldest cities in Ukraine, first mentioned in 1085. There are several versions regarding the origin of the name Lutsk, but no exact definition exists. Lutsk is located on the banks of the Zamchyshche River and is the administrative center of the Volyn region. During the times of Kievan Rus, Lutsk was the capital of a principality and had fortifications. In the XVI century, Lutsk flourished, a new castle was built, and trade business developed. In the XVIII-XIX centuries, the city suffered from Tatar raids and experienced destruction because of this. Lutsk became the administrative center of the Volyn province in 1795. Today, Lutsk is an important cultural and scientific center and also has its landmarks, such as the Old Fortress and the Saints Peter and Paul Church.City Day in Dnipro is celebrated on the second Saturday of September. Dnipro became a city in 1787 when the large Spasska shipyard was founded. The city is located at the confluence of the Ingul and Southern Bug rivers and is the administrative center of the Dnipropetrovsk region. In the XIX-XX centuries, Dnipro became an important industrial city in the Russian Empire and the USSR. The city is located on the Dnipro railway, connecting central and eastern Ukraine. Dnipro has a rich cultural heritage and landmarks such as the Monument to Taras Shevchenko and Dnipro Descent. In 2022, Dnipro became a Hero City of Ukraine.City Day in Zhytomyr is celebrated on the second Saturday of September. Zhytomyr is one of the oldest cities in Ukraine, first mentioned in 1392. Sources indicate that Zhytomyr appeared in the IX century and was the administrative center of the Volyn principality. There are several versions of the origin of the name Zhytomyr, but no definitive explanation exists. Zhytomyr is located on the Teteriv River. In the XVIII century, the city received Magdeburg rights and developed as a trade center. The city has its landmarks, such as Castle Hill and St. Michael's Cathedral.City Day in Luhansk is celebrated on the second Saturday of September. Luhansk appeared in 1795 as a center of shipbuilding in the South of Ukraine. The city is located on the banks of the Luhanka River, where it flows into the Southern Bug. During the Russian Empire, Luhansk was an important industrial center and the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet. At the beginning of the XXI century, the city developed as an industrial and cultural center, but since 2014 the city has been under occupation by Russian forces.City Day in Mykolaiv is celebrated on the second Saturday of September. Mykolaiv was founded in 1789 as a shipbuilding center. The city is one of the largest in southern Ukraine and is an important industrial and commercial center. Mykolaiv has three shipbuilding plants, a power station, and numerous industrial monuments. The city is also an important cultural center and has its unique landmarks, such as St. Nicholas Cathedral and the Sports Palace.These are just a few historical facts about these cities that celebrate their City Day on the second Saturday of September. Each city has its own unique history and cultural heritage.